22-03-2025
Oman enhances vet waste management with Beah
MUSCAT: In a strategic move to enhance environmental sustainability and ensure the safe management of hazardous waste, Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (Beah) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. The agreement focuses on the collection, transportation and treatment of healthcare waste generated by government veterinary clinics affiliated with the ministry.
The agreement was signed by Dr Ahmed bin Nasser al Bakri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources for Agriculture and Jassim bin Mohammed al Wahaibi, General Manager of Healthcare Waste Management at Beah. The collaboration aligns with national efforts to establish a more efficient and environmentally responsible waste management system, particularly for veterinary clinics handling biohazardous materials.
Under this agreement, Beah will implement advanced waste management solutions to handle veterinary healthcare waste in compliance with the highest approved environmental and safety standards. The initiative is expected to reduce ecological risks and enhance public health by ensuring the proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Jassim al Wahaibi emphasised that this agreement reinforces Beah's commitment to providing integrated waste management solutions. He noted that the company remains dedicated to adopting cutting-edge technologies and best practices to manage healthcare waste efficiently, in alignment with global environmental standards.
Dr Al Bakri highlighted the Ministry's commitment to implementing sustainable environmental practices within the veterinary sector. He stressed that this partnership would play a crucial role in protecting human and animal health while ensuring the highest levels of operational efficiency in veterinary services across the Sultanate of Oman.
This agreement represents a significant step forward in Oman's ongoing efforts to achieve environmental sustainability and aligns with the nation's Oman Vision 2040 goals. Through this collaboration, the country continues to prioritise responsible waste management strategies that benefit both the environment and public health. — ONA
